Archives for Mindful Living - Page 3
Sitting Powerfully – (The Art of Tweaking the Universe)
At any time that you feel the world weighing on you, just sit. Sit powerfully and the world will retreat. Anuj Varma
The need to believe in a religion
The two extremes are traditional faith – and extreme rationalism. Rationalism – Let man apply his knowledge in the right way and all the evils of illiteracy, poverty etc. will…
Zazen IS the end
A lot of people try to sit in Zazen to attain Buddhahood. A lot of people meditate to attain peace of mind and tranquility. However, there is a flaw in…
Existential angst
From the moment we are born, we are thrust into this world screaming and kicking. From here on, begins a rough struggle to survive. All our actions are centered around…
Meditation as an escape
While meditation has obvious benefits, it can also be used as an escape tactic – to shield oneself from problems and difficult situations. Even advanced practitioners continue to use meditation…
Prayer as a form of mindfulness
Mindfulness is central to a Buddhist way of life. Whether or not Buddhism is your actual religion, as long as you are practicing Mindfulness, you are practicing Buddhism. When we…
Zen and the Art of Anything
I just started reading this book (Zen and the art of anything). My first thought on reading the title was ‘That sounds ambitious’. The author clarifies that, far from being…
Leadership traits you won’t learn at business school
There are two leadership qualities that no school will teach you. The origin of these qualities lies in the core tenets of Buddhism and mindful practice. Non-abandonment (see this post…
The energy wasted by thought
How much energy is wasted in 'worrisome' thoughts. When you are working, just work. When you are walking, just walk. When you are speaking, just speak. When you are listening,…
How Joriki (super concentrated state) arises from Zazen
There are two worlds - the world of the Buddha ( which is the natural habitat of the inner Buddha in you - you need to try and visualize yourself…